Flu Shot Saturdays starting October 18th
September 21, 2008 by Kenneth Carlson, MD
As in previous years we will be open for walk-in flu shots on Saturday mornings from 9 AM until 12 noon. We will continue these for many weeks, likely well into January. We are anticipating abundant supplies this year so don’t feel you have to rush to the first clinic. This is for our own established patients. To keep wait time short we can only offer influenza vaccine during these clinics. If your child is due for other vaccines we recommend a well child checkup or scheduled shot visit with a nurse.
Recommendations have been expanded this year. Influenza (flu) vaccine is now recommended for all kids 6 months to 18 years old. While all kids will benefit the following kids will benefit the most:
- Patients 6 months to 2 years old
- Patients with chronic illness such as diabetes, asthma, cardiac disease
- Patients in contact with a high risk person
If your child has an upcoming appointment in the next 3 months we will be happy to offer vaccine at that time saving you from an extra trip on a Saturday. If no upcoming appointment scheduled we will see you on a Saturday morning.
Flu shot availability
November 5, 2007 by Kenneth Carlson, MD
[Updated 11/8: More dosages have arrived! Flu shot clinics will proceed as planned]
We temporarily have run out of flu shots for kids 3 years and up. Further dosages are on order and should arrive soon. Currently we still have adequate supplies of vaccine for children age 6 months to 36 months old. Keep an eye on the web site for updates. Be sure to check our web site or call the clinic prior to coming down for our Saturday flu clinics.
Influenza shots are coming soon
September 15, 2007 by Kenneth Carlson, MD
Fall is here and that means it is time to get ready for flu season. In recent years influenza has come to town around December. Respiratory flu causes severe respiratory infection that is the hardest on young children and those with chronic medical problems.
If you have a scheduled appointment already in the next couple of months be sure to remind your nurse at your visit to get a flu shot. If you don’t have an upcoming appointment, take advantage of our Saturday flu shot clinics.
Join us for our first of the season walk-in Saturday flu shot clinic on October 13th from 9 AM to 12 noon. We will continue these EVERY saturday until we run out of vaccine. This is available to patients previously registered with our clinic.
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